What to expect: An expansive Art Deco lobby flows into Asian-influenced rock gardens and bamboo plantings that mark the entrance to the hotel's restaura nt and lounge. This smoke-free, dog-friendly property opened in May 2002 and neighbors a marina, river estuary, and corporate park. Its close proximity to Sonoma wineries and downtown Petaluma attracts wine-tasters and antique s hoppers, along with a weekday business clientele. Amenity highlights: The hotel fitness center includes two treadmills, a stat ionary bike, Stairmaster, weight machines, and saunas. An outdoor pool and s pa tub face the Petaluma River. Insider tip: Bodega Bay, just 25 miles west of the hotel, is a quiet coastal town with a scenic 18-hole golf course, beaches, and a handful of casual re staurants and shops. Fog often enshrouds this sleepy town, adding emphasis t o its claim-to-fame as the setting for Hitchcock s famous film, The Birds. The hotel's Jellyfish Grille features an Asian-influenced menu and décor. An on-site fitness center includes two treadmills, a stationary bike, Stairmas ter, weight machines, and saunas. An outdoor pool and spa tub face the Petal uma River. The hotel gift shop sells wine, snacks, and Asian-inspired gifts. Event space totals 10,000 square feet and includes a ballroom and several me eting rooms with natural lighting from skylights. The hotel allows dogs under 60 pounds and also provides special dog bedding.